A day after a sharp pullback, the Nifty witnessed a highly volatile session on February 16 and ended near the day’s low amid uncertain global factors.
The index started on a positive note but erased all the gains and ended 168 points lower from the day’s high, forming Spinning Top on the intraday chart.
The Nifty remained volatile through the session, as it gave up all the intraday gains from the highs of 17,490. “Moreover, this selling is witnessed after testing the 20-day SMA (simple moving average),” said Mazhar Mohammad, Founder & Chief Market Strategist at Chartviewindia.
If the Nifty slips below 17,250 in the next session, it can lead to more selling pressure on an intraday basis but strength can be expected on a strong close above the 20-day average, whose value is placed at around 17,420, Mohammad said.
“In that scenario, strength should initially expand towards 17,640 levels, whereas on weakness below 17,250, initial targets of 17149 can be expected,” he said.
Therefore, intraday traders can look to short below 17,250 levels, whereas long positions should not be considered unless the index closes above the 20-day average, he added.
Higher volatility suggests a roller coaster ride for the market, with some discomfort to the bulls. India VIX, a measure of expected volatility, was down by 0.08 percent from 20.61 to 20.59 levels. It will have to cool down further for the market to stabilise.
The options data suggests a wide trading range between 17,000 and 17,500. Maximum Call OI (open interest) is at 18,000 then 17,500 strike, while Maximum Put OI is at 17,000 then 16,500 strike.
Call writing was seen at 17,500 then 17,400 strike, while Put writing is seen at 17000 then 17400 strikes.
The banking index
The Bank Nifty opened positive but moved in a volatile manner within a range. It closed with losses of around 220 points after taking support at its 50-day exponential moving average (EMA).
It formed a bearish candle on the daily scale and hovered near its key moving average for the third session.
It has to hold above 38,000 for an up move towards 38,250 and 38,500, whereas supports can be seen at 37,750 and 37,500 zones, said Chandan Taparia, Vice President | Analyst-Derivatives at Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
On the stock front, a bullish setup was seen in Divi’s Labs, ONGC, HPCL, Adani Ports, IOC, Coromandel, Bata India, Voltas, Bharti Airtel, Havells, M&M, Dr Reddy’s Lab and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Weakness was seen in Balkrishna Industries, Jubilant FoodWorks, Astral, Sun TV Network, Torrent Power, Manappuram Finance and Power Grid.
Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by experts on Moneycontrol.com are their own and not those of the website or its management. Moneycontrol.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
